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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.26, 685.66 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.26, 685.66 and 226.25 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.26 : 685.66 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.26/685.66 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.26x = 685.66 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.26x = 155,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,131.72/457.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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